CACCE December 2022 E-Newsletter
The mission of CACCE is to equip Chamber of Commerce professionals with leadership skills and tools
to build innovative Chambers.
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2023 CACCE Conference Dates |
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Be sure to save the dates for our 2023 Conferences:
2023 CACCE Staff Development Conference
Wednesday-Friday, March 29 – 31, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn
Outer Banks / Kitty Hawk, NC
2023 CACCE Annual Management Conference
Wednesday-Friday, October 18 – 20, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn & Lowcountry Conference Center
Summerville, SC
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Join the Indus Facebook group for Chamber Executives and claim your Starbucks Coffee Voucher! Spill the beans on travel programs with your peers and enjoy a coffee on us! More Chamber Executives are keen to know about travel programs than ever before, so learn more on how to generate non-dues revenue for your Chamber. This will be a PEER to PEER discussion platform. Click here to join and redeem your gift card.
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Long Consulting Group has had great success providing professional services to employers across a wide range of industries. We are having a measurable impact with our benefit solutions services as well as our ERC program. We are able to help businesses, employers, and employees with our different programs:
Employee Retention Credit:
- Eligible up to $26,000 per employee
- Unlike PPP, ERC Credit is not a loan
- Assist in qualifying, apply for, and receiving the funds
Wellness Program:
- Provide a unique wellness program for employers with 10+ W2 Employees
- Rewards based wellness program that allows employees to reallocate some of their tax dollars toward their health and wellness
- Employers realize FICA tax savings
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In case you missed it, Lumin Strategies has launched a free public policy video update for North Carolina Chamber Executives involved in CACCE. Once a month, you will receive an update from us telling you what has happened in Raleigh and Washington over the last month that will impact your members' businesses. We debuted our first this month with an overview of the November election results and what it could mean for public policy.
South Carolina members, stay tuned! We hope to launch a similar service soon.
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Anson County Chamber
The Chamber and local businesses have teamed up across Anson County for our LOVE LOCAL HOLIDAY shopping extravaganza and giveaway! Visit and spend with participating businesses to earn a chance to win one of four cash prizes. Shoppers simply scan the QR code at the register, complete your entry, and pat yourself on the back for keeping your dollars local and supporting local businesses. We will take care of the rest, announcing winning participants on Friday, December 16th.
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Charleston Metro Chamber
To drive solutions and continue to be a catalyst for positive change in our region, the Chamber strives to provide easy access to information, connections and solutions. To continue to enhance their work, the Chamber has announced the launch of their new website and member database, GrowthZone. GrowthZone will serve as the member engagement system that allows staff to function more efficiently, increasing engagement and providing members with greater value and tailored services. Chamber members will utilize their Info Hub for a variety of reasons including registering for events, updating their organization's information, making payments and viewing the member directory.
The Chamber presented the 2022 Regional Economic Forecast at its 31st Annual Economic Outlook Conference held Wednesday, November 16 at Trident Technical College. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Chamber, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, and the College of Charleston.
Initiating, advocating and empowering our region to advance a prosperous business environment is the mission of the Chamber. Dedicated members and the work they do are critical to the Chamber serving its mission. The Chamber is excited to announce the launch of their Chamber Ties campaign, which highlights small moments that lead to big impact and features five videos of members telling their story and the impact the Chamber has had on their lives.
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Gaston Business Association
We are pleased to announce that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Gaston Business Association with 4 Star Accreditation! The organization is one of only four Accredited chambers in North Carolina.
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Greenville-Pitt County Chamber
The Chamber is in search of a full-time Director of Public Policy. Duties will include, but are not limited to, developing and executing a strategic government relations plan on local, state, and federal levels, as well as advocating on behalf of the Chamber and its members to ensure policies, legislation, and regulation are conducive to a positive and successful business environment. Please see the CACCE Careers page for more information.
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Hilton Head Island - Bluffton Chamber
The Chamber will host Sparkles and Spirits - Holiday Celebration and Online Auction on Friday, December 9 at Burnt Church Distillery. It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we have the most wonderful local gifts of the year! From great getaways to self-care and other great items, our holiday silent auction is a one-stop shop for your holiday gifts. Your ticket gets you a flight of spirits from Burnt Church Distillery and great food from SERG Restaurant Group.
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Lancaster County Chamber
The Chamber is pleased to announce that Michelle Hammond has joined the Chamber staff as our Office Manager. While administrative office management responsibilities will be her primary focus, Michelle will also assist the Membership Director as needed with recruitment, administration, and new member follow-up. Michelle is a South Carolina native and Winthrop University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Prior to joining the Chamber, Michelle was the Administrative Assistant for Buford Elementary School here in Lancaster, SC. She enjoys spending time with family, serving in the church, cooking, working out and visits to the mountains.
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McCormick County Chamber
The Chamber will host its Holiday on Main 2022 on December 2, 3, 9, and 10. Historic Downtown McCormick offers holiday activities for the whole family. Explore our specialty shops and unique historical sites including the Dorn Mill Complex.
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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
After serving the Chamber for the past 22 years, Chief of Administration Diana Greene has announced her retirement effective December 16, 2022. Greene began her service with the Chamber in 2000, becoming Vice President of Marketing in July 2001. In 2011, she was promoted to Vice President of Membership, Programs and Services, and in 2018, became the Chief of Administration. She also served as the Interim Chief of Staff for several months in 2018. Through her contributions, MBACC has received numerous honors, including being named the 2015 Chamber of the Year from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives and the prestigious 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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North Carolina Chamber
December 15, 2022 (Virtual)
The NC Chamber is pleased to offer its complimentary NC Manufacturing Council. Open only to NC Chamber Cornerstone Member companies, the council offers an avenue to discuss timely topics with subject matter experts. In this last 2022 gathering, the NC Chamber’s government affairs team will share the top manufacturing-related issues to monitor in the 2023 legislative session. From offensive to defensive measures, Council members will walk away better prepared for the next legislative cycle. Attendees will have the opportunity to address specific questions with topic experts and participate in a council member discussion.
January 6, 2023 (Durham, NC)
Together with the North Carolina Bankers Association, we are bringing the 21st Annual Economic Forecast Forum fully back to in person! Gather with key players and influential leaders from across industries for a deep dive into economic predictors for our state's growth, and gain intel from highly regarded experts, including Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's President and CEO Tom Barkin.
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Rocky Mount Area Chamber
The Chamber recently held its annual Board of Directors Retreat at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, NC. On Wednesday, November 16, 24 members of the Chamber met to discuss ways to increase awareness, membership retention and board member motivation tips. The retreat was productive in ways that were unexpected of attendees. The take-away was positive and energizing for our board members and our chamber as a whole. We cannot wait to start 2023 with the right attitudes and the right tools to make our chamber successful.
The Chamber held its 30th Annual Chamber Oyster Roast on October 27. The event was held at the beautiful Rocky Mount Mills campus' back parking lot, and the big white tent held the party goers while they enjoyed steamed oysters, fried catfish, steamed peel and eat shrimp, and all the fixin’s from Nixon’s Catering out of Edenton. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Chamber and will help produce events such as the Economic Summit, Women’s Leadership Conference, Workforce Development, the Annual Meeting, and other programs.
The Chamber will hold its annual Economic Summit on Thursday, December 1st. This summit is held at the Rocky Mount Events Center's Edgecombe Room and will feature 5 speakers plus a moderator. The information will be on the economy from the National, State, Regional, and Local levels. This annual event is much anticipated and will be the highlight of the Chamber's economic presence in the region.
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Wilmington Chamber
Josh Hallingse, VP of Small Business Development, Retention & Expansion, was named to the Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s 2022 Wilmington Biz 100 List in the Connector category. President and CEO Natalie English was named in the Power Player category for the second year in a row, now making the list all four years running.
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Additional Updates for our CACCE Members |
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ACCE
Save the date for the ACCE Sales Training Conference: Strategies to Succeed | Skills to Build | Solutions you Seek. Join us in Knoxville, Tennessee, March 5-7, 2023. The conference will be held at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown in partnership with our host, the Knoxville Chamber. During our conference, attendees will enjoy engaging, interactive and informative learning experiences for both new and experienced professionals working in membership sales, recruitment, engagement, and retention from chambers of all sizes. Learning and discussion will take place in general sessions, smaller breakouts, and peer-led roundtables. Registration information will be shared soon.
Bob Harris Article
Manage the association or chamber like a business. The book Traction suggests the secret ingredient to an organization is SYSTEMS. Develop best practices, then document them as systems for consistent service delivery, sustainability, and growth. Apply the franchise-model to maintain a high-performing organization with minimal inefficiency..
U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2023 Winter Institute! We are very excited to welcome you back to Tucson, AZ for the program dates of January 4-8, 2023. The early enrollment deadline is December 9, with the final registration deadline of December 21.
WACE Chamber Leadership Podcast
Click here for the episode - CEO Hirings and Terminations.
In this episode, Dave looks at the high turnover seen in the chamber industry over the last few years. Dave Kilby, president of W.A.C.E., discusses the importance of rewarding loyalty and talent with promotions from within and emphasizes the importance of employment contracts and regular benefits audits. Don’t let your chamber be an employer of last resort with continuous turnover, listen now!
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